Month: December 2024

Extract from a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura, popularly called called ‘Melye-amiley’ has anti-obesity effects and offers a solution to weight management and metabolic health, according to a new study. It reduces lipid accumulation and increases fatty acid β-oxidation. The techniques of fermentation have been as old as human civilization that have passed through generations, mainly used to preserve food, enhance nutritional quality and also to enhance taste and flavour. Based on the environment, availability of food materials and traditional knowledge of the community, the techniques and the…

On the occasion of the first validation flight landing at Jewar Airport, Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu exemplified the government’s commitment to bolstering India’s aviation infrastructure. This significant milestone not only marks a major step towards operationalizing one of the country’s most ambitious airport projects but also symbolizes the potential for economic development and connectivity in the region. The validation flight, a crucial step in the process of certifying the airport’s functionalities and safety protocols, reflects the rigorous standards that Indian aviation authorities adhere to. Minister Naidu’s presence at…

The pursuit of efficient energy conversion methods has garnered considerable attention in recent years, particularly in the context of mitigating environmental challenges associated with waste heat. The innovative concept of “twisting layers” in solid-state materials represents a significant breakthrough in the field of thermoelectric energy conversion, setting the stage for enhanced efficiency in the transformation of waste heat into electricity. At the core of this technology lies the manipulation of layered materials, where the physical properties of the constituent elements can be finely tuned through controlled twisting. This innovative approach…